Drill bits

[Millwab]

Stopped by my local Harbor Freight store today to pick up some mats to use under my treadle saw that were on sale. While I was there I stumbled across these "micro drill bits."  They didn’t come with an index, but for $2.99 I couldn’t pass them up.  Unfortunately (for me) they’re metric but a quick search for a conversion table gave me a ballpark size. They ranged from 0.5mm (~#76) up to 3.0mm (~#31).  If you’re interested in just a small hole for blade entry these should do just fine. 
 

[crupiea]

Great tip.

Another place to look is if you know what guage you want, just look for them on amazon.

I use #72 and they are hard to find and pricey but cheap on amazon and work just fine. 

[Denny Knappen]

21 hours ago, crupiea said:

Great tip.

Another place to look is if you know what guage you want, just look for them on amazon.

I use #72 and they are hard to find and pricey but cheap on amazon and work just fine. 

The smallest I stock is #70 at $8 per pack of 10.  Should I stock the #72?

[kywoodmaster]

On 1/31/2023 at 5:51 PM, Millwab said:

Stopped by my local Harbor Freight store today to pick up some mats to use under my treadle saw that were on sale. While I was there I stumbled across these "micro drill bits."  They didn’t come with an index, but for $2.99 I couldn’t pass them up.  Unfortunately (for me) they’re metric but a quick search for a conversion table gave me a ballpark size. They ranged from 0.5mm (~#76) up to 3.0mm (~#31).  If you’re interested in just a small hole for blade entry these should do just fine. 
 

Go very slow with them. They overheat with almost no pressure and will bend quickly.  Don't ask me why I know this!!!  I have a lot of Harbor Freight stuff that I am very satisfied with, but every drill bit I have ever bought from them except a set of Warrior wood bits have been crap.